Vesti & dešavanja

Goncalves second in Loket MX2 GP; consolidates second place in championship standings
Red Bull KTM Factory racing's Rui Goncalves wrapped up a thrilling MX2 GP in Loket in the Czech Republic to finish with two third places for second overall and now moves to within 20 points of championship leader and team-mate Marvin Musquin in the title fight.

With just two rounds to go, the current championship is now delivering the same heart-stopping inter-team competition as those seen in the great on-track battles between 2008-KTM riders Tyla Rattray and Tommy Searle.
 
Goncalves satisfied but a tough weekend
Goncalves said he was happy with his weekend. "It was a good GP but a tough weekend when it comes to my physical condition," he said, adding that like his MX1 team-mate Max Nagl, he had been suffering from stomach cramps and nausea. "I managed to pick up a lot of championship points and it was nice to be on the podium. I was in front in the first moto then I made a small mistake and I lost the drive going uphill and Marvin went past me and I finished third. I didn't feel that good in the second race but I still managed to finish third so now I'm only 20 points behind Marvin. Overall it's has been a tough season because many people had written me off after the first few races but I'm still in with a good chance for the title. Now I'll concentrate on getting well and be very positive going to Lierop."
 
Tough day for Musquin
But while Rui had reason to celebrate, it was a hard day for the young Frenchman Musquin. After his last round double-moto triumph in the sand at Lommel, he looked all set for a top result when he slipped past Goncalves in the last lap of the first moto to finish second. He held his own with the race leaders in the second race and slipped into second place in the closing stages. Musquin then had to return to the pits with engine problems which bumped his teammate up to third. Musquin's 22 points from race one was enough for his ninth place overall but the young rider who was forced to miss two races in Uddevalla, Sweden was understandably disappointed.